I won't lie. I have a little too much time on my hands while working to think up absurdities and grasp at straws, but just bear with me a moment. To some
of you, what I'm about to suggest may already be common knowledge, publicly rejected, or just preposterous altogether. Here goes...
I've seen several pictures of and have even had the privilege of finding a Spanish cross. You may know the type, New Readers. They are usually, (at least from the ones I have seen,) a simple latin-style cross with an elaborate border that is usually a consistant line that borders the latin-style cross 2-4 times around. The key is that they are NOT circled by separate borders, but one constant line that radiates from inside and spirals outward, or the other way around. I've heard that they usually measure 5.5 or 7.5 inches, but not sure if that is lengthwise or heightwise. I don't claim to be an expert, mind you. I am not recommending what I say is fact, plausible or even based in reality. With that said...
Spanish crosses are SUPPOSED to have numbers "tied" to them. It took me quite awhile to ponder this while viewing pictures of crosses I have found, and crosses others have found and submitted. One cross I viewed was diagonally positioned at a 45 degree angle, leaving a "V" on top of the "X" shaped cross. In the border, however, the "V" on top was separate from the rest of the cross by a slight border that divided the top and bottom. According to the member posting this cross, "Treasure was unearthed 50 yards away from this cross using heavy machinery." Hmmm... 50 yards, huh? Roughly 50 varas? Could that be what the "V" was signifying? Could the angle of the cross be an indicator of the direction to travel as well? I was intrigued, to say the least.
So I checked my cross found by several people over the years in the Four Corners area. There are around 10 fake crosses carved around the cross, but I've talked to those responsible for carving the "Faux Cruces" and know which cross is the original now. Armed with my newly-formed theory, I analyzed it, and indeed found 2 numbers "tied" within the border of the cross itself. The first is it's overall shape. With the complete border, it looks just like a large "4". About halfway inside the cross' border, there was a small "5" made by clever concealment along the border. It literally formed the number "5" as it came down the right-hand, bottom of the "T," and curled back upon itself to form the rounded bottom of the "5." I believe this is what "Numbers tied within the cross" means. By looking at the overall shape of the cross, or by tracing the border of the cross, you should see either Roman numerals, or in my case, numbers that are plain as day once you see them hidden in the shape or border of the cross. Here comes the leap of faith... Ready?
If there is indeed a universal code meant to lead Spanish authorities to treasures left behind or secreted away for the king, wouldn't the crosses follow this code? If one treasure was exhumed 50 varas (roughly) from the cross with the "V," then mine should be 45 varas (roughly) from the cross I have found and decoded. (Purely speculation.) Could this be a "Skeleton key" of sorts, giving both distance AND direction to the hidden treasure right from the start? I've always had this hunch that certain trusted Spaniards/Jesuits were able to locate treasures by finding one sign, and only one sign, then measuring one time and going one direction were able to quickly retrieve the buried goods without searching the whole area. I am probably wrong, but this makes sense in case the paper map is lost, or if time was of the essence to recover these treasures in hostile areas.
I will post some pics of a few crosses. See if you can see the "Hidden Numbers." I hope this helps some of the newer members, and at the same time is informative for ALT veterans as well. Happy Hunting.
I've seen several pictures of and have even had the privilege of finding a Spanish cross. You may know the type, New Readers. They are usually, (at least from the ones I have seen,) a simple latin-style cross with an elaborate border that is usually a consistant line that borders the latin-style cross 2-4 times around. The key is that they are NOT circled by separate borders, but one constant line that radiates from inside and spirals outward, or the other way around. I've heard that they usually measure 5.5 or 7.5 inches, but not sure if that is lengthwise or heightwise. I don't claim to be an expert, mind you. I am not recommending what I say is fact, plausible or even based in reality. With that said...
Spanish crosses are SUPPOSED to have numbers "tied" to them. It took me quite awhile to ponder this while viewing pictures of crosses I have found, and crosses others have found and submitted. One cross I viewed was diagonally positioned at a 45 degree angle, leaving a "V" on top of the "X" shaped cross. In the border, however, the "V" on top was separate from the rest of the cross by a slight border that divided the top and bottom. According to the member posting this cross, "Treasure was unearthed 50 yards away from this cross using heavy machinery." Hmmm... 50 yards, huh? Roughly 50 varas? Could that be what the "V" was signifying? Could the angle of the cross be an indicator of the direction to travel as well? I was intrigued, to say the least.
So I checked my cross found by several people over the years in the Four Corners area. There are around 10 fake crosses carved around the cross, but I've talked to those responsible for carving the "Faux Cruces" and know which cross is the original now. Armed with my newly-formed theory, I analyzed it, and indeed found 2 numbers "tied" within the border of the cross itself. The first is it's overall shape. With the complete border, it looks just like a large "4". About halfway inside the cross' border, there was a small "5" made by clever concealment along the border. It literally formed the number "5" as it came down the right-hand, bottom of the "T," and curled back upon itself to form the rounded bottom of the "5." I believe this is what "Numbers tied within the cross" means. By looking at the overall shape of the cross, or by tracing the border of the cross, you should see either Roman numerals, or in my case, numbers that are plain as day once you see them hidden in the shape or border of the cross. Here comes the leap of faith... Ready?
If there is indeed a universal code meant to lead Spanish authorities to treasures left behind or secreted away for the king, wouldn't the crosses follow this code? If one treasure was exhumed 50 varas (roughly) from the cross with the "V," then mine should be 45 varas (roughly) from the cross I have found and decoded. (Purely speculation.) Could this be a "Skeleton key" of sorts, giving both distance AND direction to the hidden treasure right from the start? I've always had this hunch that certain trusted Spaniards/Jesuits were able to locate treasures by finding one sign, and only one sign, then measuring one time and going one direction were able to quickly retrieve the buried goods without searching the whole area. I am probably wrong, but this makes sense in case the paper map is lost, or if time was of the essence to recover these treasures in hostile areas.
I will post some pics of a few crosses. See if you can see the "Hidden Numbers." I hope this helps some of the newer members, and at the same time is informative for ALT veterans as well. Happy Hunting.
